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Totocalcio ¿qué es eso?
Looking to Italy, Suárez sees a chance to systematically reform Argentine fútbol by incorporating a legal form of betting before matches. This would raise revenue for clubs mirred in debt.
Don Valentin…
Soon to be appointed as the "interventor" of AFA, the magazine chastises Suárez for refusing to talk to the press.
Valentín Suarez: "No se puede esperar más"
Sent by the AFA (and perhaps the Onganía government) to quell discord between players and coaches on the national team, the magazine interviews Valentín Suárez. There's also comments from other figures in Argentine fútbol, including an unhappy Juan…
Metropolitano: un legado de Don Valentín
In an era where small teams, with small budgets, can suddenly become champions, the article portrays the situation as a mess for Argentine fútbol…and a legacy of Valentín Suárez.
Fútbol: la farsa del Metropolitano
The article is less useful than some basic data about attendance and gate receipts (but not addressing inflation).
Los amos del fútbol
The era of "fútbol espectáculo" comes to an end. This article looks at the businessmen who directed the fortunes of the clubs over many years, and whose competition fueled high spending. They include: Alberto Armando (Boca Juniors), Herminio Sande…
Letter to Valentin Suárez
English referees needed help on the field and translators gained access to being on the field during a match
Hubo cuota de infortunio, pero fue lapidario; Larga angustia en una noche negra
Devoto maintains that Estudiantes played like a team unsure of itself and its approach was overtly cautious. As a result, it lost a critical match to a much more aggressive AC Milan. He is unsure of how Estudiantes can make up a three goal difference…
Various articles: Argentina con espíritu de hazaña; El procedimiento no ha sido claro; "¿Cómo hacer para vulnerar a Argentina?"; La esperanza reposa con los ojos abiertos; Hay electricidad en Buenos Aires…estamos frente a la carta definitiva; Un sábado fulbolero de emoción sin par
Coverage looks at tactical approaches by Alf Ramsey (England) and Juan Carlos Lorenzo (Argentina), as well as the excitement among the general public for this match.
Como castillo del medievo: conspiración contra el rey; La gloria o devoto…
Players do not respect national team coach Juan Carlos Lorenzo. The press, observing the team at practice, noticed that players responded negatively to the head coach: complaining under their breath, laughing at him behind his back, even other…
Partido de Montevideo casi no se juega
This report mostly focuses on the Celtic reaction to the injury to Ronnie Simpson, not so much on the physical aspects of the match. For their part, Argentine journalists immediately shift to the third game, while Foreign press accounts, such as “A…
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Argentine players felt that they were playing against "strongmen" and had to match them. The article claims that the Argentine footballer was actually closer to the European player, and would be even closer if only more strength could be added to the…
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Paper publishes comments from key players and team officials in the wake of Rattín's controversial expulsion. Of note is the first appearance of Alf Ramsey's "animal" comment.
Valentín Suárez visitó San Lorenzo
This article shows that club officials controlled much of what was printed at El Ciclón, as it covers the arrival of the AFA President as an important moment for the club. Other fan magazines devoted less attention to soccer politics.
Lo dijo Don Valentín
AFA faced intervention under the military government, and as part of the goal to restore social order the AFA "interventor" has harsh words for the actions of players on the field.
Various articles
Issues of modernity, tradition, organization, change, and identity are all found in these 3 articles